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On good sportsmanship
As a parent of a Valencia High School senior and audience member during Friday evening's boys varsity basketball contest between VHS and the visiting WRHS Wildcats, I felt compelled to publicly recognize the outstanding sportsmanship displayed by the West Ranch players, specifically at the start of the game.
No support for Obama
Bruce McFarland sees me as a Republican reprobate because I sincerely and truly hope that President Obama fails in his attempts to bring America closer and closer to a nanny state.
Eric Christiansen: Opening our eyes to miracles and more
The car was packed. The snowboards, jackets and gloves were set out the night before. My two sons, Peter, 10, and Will, 9, came into my room that morning at 4:45 a.m. excited to celebrate a special day with their dad.
Louise Elerding: Cupid always aims for good dating manners
There's a lot of love in the air these days, and Cupid is ready with his bow and arrow to do some match-making and to make the love last. Good dating manners is a way to turn a potential romance into a lasting love affair. Here are a few of Cupid's pointers:
Biker killed in four-vehicle crash
A Valencia man died after a four-vehicle freeway crash involving drivers all from the Santa Clarita Valley.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Feb. 13, 2009
Hello, Santa Clarita Valley! Welcome to The-Signal.com's Daybreak, your point of entry for the day, and a quick journey through the past, present and future. Let the adventure begin: First Word
John Boston: Where were the doughnuts?
"Watch your thoughts, for they become words. "Watch your words, for they become actions. "Watch your actions, for they become habits. "Watch your habits, for they become character. "Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny." - Unknown About once a year, I participate in the Santa Clarita version of "Justify Your Life." It's where a dozen or so alleged professionals wander an elementary school and talk about what they do for a living. Wednesday ...
A stimulating teacher discount
Imagine students without paper to write on or teachers without a board or marker. The future looks grim for schools in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Notable quotes from Amgen Tour of California kick-off press conference
Lance Armstrong (USA) Astana "I think we've made it very clear from the beginning that there are two parts to my comeback. One is the race - the reason we'll be on the start line on Saturday - but more important really is the thought and the idea and the initiative to take Livestrong around the world." On the start of the 2009 season: "We were blessed to have amazing launch in Australia, and I ...
Feb. 12 is Red Hand Day in Santa Clarita
Members of the Student Task Force of the Human Rights Watch spoke in front of the Santa Clarita City Council Tuesday regarding Red Hand Day in Santa Clarita.
Win a 'copter ride over SCV during Amgen Stage 7
Want a bird's-eye view of Lance Armstrong, Floyd Landis and the other stars of the Amgen Tour of California cycle race as it rolls out of the Santa Clarita Valley en route to Pasadena on Saturday, Feb. 21?
SCV schools score in county academic decathlon
MONTEBELLO, Calif., Feb. 12, 2009 (PRNewswire-USNewswire) -- Marking its return as the team to beat, West High School of Torrance outsmarted all others to win the 27th Annual Los Angeles County Academic Decathlon (LACAD) team title and earn a berth in the state competition.
Mayor guests at next Canyon Country Advisory Committee meeting
The next Canyon Country Advisory Committee meeting will be held on WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2009, from 7PM to 9PM, in the George A. Caravalho Activity Center Banquet Room, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway,
COC to close for Presidents' weekend
College of the Canyons will celebrate the Presidents' birthdays this weekend by closing after classes this evening, Thursday, Feb. 12, at 10 p.m. through Monday, Feb. 16.
KFI's Bill Handel to speak in Santa Clarita
Congregation Beth Shalom of the Santa Clarita Valley is proud to present Los Angeles' number one morning news/talk radio personality, Bill Handel, in its next Distinguished Speaker Series engagement on Saturday, March 21, 2009, at 8 p.m.
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Gun raffles stoke debate after Conn. shooting
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Police chiefs in New Hampshire wanted more money for their youth training program. A youth hockey team in North Dakota needed more ice time.
Overseas slice of 'Pi' flips Hollywood formula
LOS ANGELES (AP) - In mathematical terms, divide the circumference of the world by its diameter, and you have pi. In Hollywood terms, add a United Nations mix of ingredients and you have the blockbuster "Life of Pi."
Steve and Cokie Roberts: Fixing Fox and the GOP
Roger Ailes, the head of Fox News Channel, is a very smart man. And he knows how to count, a skill that has apparently eluded many of his fellow conservatives.
Active seniors have travel options
Those who have said goodbye to the work-a-day grind now have many hours to settle down and relax. People who have continually put off vacations in lieu of work responsibilities may now have all the time they need to explore the world.
Edward Headington: In honor of Presidents' Day 2013
Presidents' Day is a time set aside to celebrate the legacies of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln and also remember all of the Presidents of the United States (POTUS) that have made our nation great.
3-D presentation teaches water pollution prevention
The city of Santa Clarita went 3-D to teach students how to prevent pollution at the Newhall Library one day last week.
Steve Lunetta: The case against Democrats
A friend of mine recently sent me one of those political emails that screams for fact-checking. You know the ones I mean - "Obama is really a space alien and we have proof!" or "Hilary Clinton Smokes Pot with Harry Reid."
Today in the SCV: Monday Feb. 18, 2013
SCV Mindful Meditation Group
